At that time, sources claimed that the ex-editor of The Sun and News of the World had received between £6 million and £8 million made up of cash payments for loss of service, pension enhancement, money for legal costs, a car and an office.

The Guardian notes that in the accounts published by NI Group, News Corp's UK holding company for its newspapers and HarperCollins publisher reveal a £10.852 million payment to an unnamed director.

This is described as "compensation for loss of office" and also includes "various ongoing benefits", including "all legal and other professional costs... until those investigations are concluded".